To: All DRYA Members

Sub: Commodores Newsletter

The following information notes changes that you should act on before starting 2005 DRYA racing.
       

·       For All Boats

The start sequences have been modified from 2004 so review the "starting order" as some starts have changed in the sequence.

·       For "A" Course and "C" Course Handicap Rated Boats

For PHRF boats, your class flag may have changed so review the "class flags" to see what flag will be needed prior to race day.

·       For "A" Course Boats

Your selection of what class you will be racing in needs to be communicated to the DRYA office prior to May 18. During this IRC transition year, you need to declare whether you will race in the PHRF/IRC classes (Class A, B, C) or the all season PHRF class (PHRF 1). This selection will allow the scoring program to be established before racing starts which will facilitate race day results being produced in a timely fashion.

If you want to race IRC after the Mackinac Race, then choose to race in Class A (PHRF 60 or lower), Class B (PHRF 63 to 99), or Class C (PHRF 102 to 141). If you want to race PHRF after the Mackinac Race, then choose the PHRF 1 Class. If you switch from Class A, B, or C to PHRF 1 after the start of the season, then you may not be eligible for season standings or season awards. You also may skew the results for the other boats in Class A, B, C, or PHRF 1 if you move classes. You will only be eligible for season awards, if you qualify with the minimum number of races in the same class for the season.

       
Please send a note to the DRYA office with your boat name and class selection ("A" Course only) by May 18 or sooner. (email:  thedrya@aol.com;  US Mail: DRYA, 23219 Marter Rd. Suite 214, St. Clair Shores, MI, 48080; Fax 586-778-1000)


                                                           Com. Brian Geraghty